Tagata Pasifika

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since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductee/award winners list

Some of New Zealand’s greatest Pacific rugby players have been inducted into the Pasifika Hall of Fame. Photo: Pasifikarugby.org

The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame is back for its second year. The selected inductees for 2025 have been announced based on their significant contribution to rugby, their community, and Pasifika culture.  

The inductees for 2025 are: 

1. Fa’alogo Tana Umaga – 2025 Inductee 
2. Viliami Ofahengaue – 2025 Inductee 
3. Monique Hirovanaa – 2025 Inductee 
4. Seremaia Bai – 2025 Inductee 
5. Malakai Alatini – 2025 Inductee 
6. Savae Sir Michael Jones – 2025 Inductee  
7. Fesolai Va’aiga Tuigamala – 2025 Inductee (Posthumous) 

The 2025 Award Winners are: 

1. Tevita Ikanivere – Jonah Lomu Men’s Player of the Year. 
2. Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa-Pauaraisa – Seiuli Fiao’o Fa’amausili Women’s Player of the Year
3. Sylvia Brunt – Monique Hirovanaa Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year
4. Wallace Sititi – Waisale Serevi Men’s Breakthrough Player of the Year 

The 2025 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner will take place on Thursday, 10 April 2025

The last remaining tickets can be purchased here.

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